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north atlantic oscillation

Definition

[Stephen R. Meyers] The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is the leading mode of atmospheric variability in the North Atlantic region, influencing storm tracks and creating a dipole pattern of precipitation from north to south across Western Europe.

Broader concept

biogeochemical process
natural induced event

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Scope note

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Creator

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2195-3997

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20403

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Created 10/12/16, last modified 2/17/19

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